Chelmsford, Mass. -- Airvana, a Chelmsford-based provider of
mobile broadband network infrastructure products, has entered into to be
acquired by a group of private equity firms for about $530 million. Under
the agreement, the deal is priced at $7.65 per share of Airvana. The
transaction would take the publicly traded company private. Airvana helps
operators offer broadband services to mobile subscribers. Its products are
deployed in over 70 commercial networks on six continents, according to the
company.http://www.airvana.com
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o Cambridge-based Javelin Pharmaceuticals to be Acquired by Myriad

Cambridge, Mass. – Javelin Pharmaceuticals, a Cambridge-based
developer of pain management drugs, has agreed to be acquired by Myriad
Pharmaceuticals in an all-stock deal. Under the agreement, Myriad will
acquire Javelin and Javelin stockholders will own approximately 41% of the
combined company. "This agreement creates a fully integrated biotechnology
company with a submitted NDA for approval of a specialty care product,
Dyloject, backed by significant financial resources, a broad pipeline for
growth, and a seasoned management team for future commercialization
efforts." said Martin Driscoll, CEI of Javelin Pharmaceuticals.
http://www.javelinpharmaceuticals.com/
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Acton, Mass. – Lumigent Technologies, an Acton-based developer of
risk and compliance monitoring software for corporate operations, has raised
$3 million in venture capital, according to a new filing by the company with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Founded in 1999, Lumigent
provides software that monitors operational efficiencies and mitigates
business and financial risk by continuously monitoring application source
data and controls. Investors in the company include Greylock Partners, North
Bridge Venture Partners, and Solstice Capital.
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/11http://www.lumigent.com
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o Newton-based Questex Completes Financial Restructuring

Newton, Mass. -- Questex Media Group, a Newton-based,
business-to-business media company, announced on Friday that it has
completed the “363 sale” of its businesses to a new company held by a group
of their senior lenders. The restructured company has its own financing and
is not subject to Chapter 11 cases filed by its predecessor companies. “We
are thrilled to complete the financial restructuring and provide a new
future for our businesses,” said Questex Media Group’s CEO, Kerry Gumas, in
an announcement.http://www.questex.com
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New Haven, Conn. – Vion Pharmaceuticals, a New Haven-based
pharmaceutical company focused on the development of cancer treatments,
announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The bankruptcy filing
became necessary as a result of the company's need to conduct an additional
randomized trial of its lead anticancer compound, according to the
announcement. "We believe that the Chapter 11 process will allow us to
maximize the value of the company's assets and, if necessary, to conduct an
orderly winding up or liquidation of the company," said Alan Kessman, CEO of
Vion.http://www.vionpharm.com_____________________________________________
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Don’t Rock the Boat: How to Break the Silence Barrier

With the national unemployment rate reaching double-digit levels, you
may notice your employees are less likely to offer their opinions and ideas
in meetings, or maybe they are extremely hesitant when asked for feedback.
Even the most secure company can have employees who fear losing their jobs
and then contribute less at work. This is known as the “don’t rock the boat”
mentality, and experienced leaders realize this impairs the effectiveness of
a company that relies on employees to come up with new business ideas. How
can you get your employees talking, and keep them talking? Chris Penttila of
Entrepreneur.com offers five ways to break the silence barrier at
http://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/new-england-tech-wire
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o Briefly Noted:

(Lexington, Mass.) AMAG Pharmaceuticals, a Lexington-based
biopharmaceutical company, has named Lesley Russell to its board of
directors. Russell is an executive vice president and chief medical officer
of Cephalon.http://www.amagpharma.com

(Cambridge, Mass.) Linguistic Systems, a Cambridge-based provider of
language translation services, and Document Technologies, an
independent provider of electronic data discovery services, today announced
a strategic partnership. Customers of both companies will have direct access
to the services of each that are frequently needed in complex legal matters
involving both data discovery and foreign language translations, the
companies said.http://www.linguist.com

(Wallingford, Conn.) Proton Energy Systems, a Wallingford-based
manufacturer of proton exchange membrane electrochemical systems, has been
awarded a contract to supply Hamilton Sundstrand with electrolysis
cell stacks for the U.S. Navy. The systems will produce oxygen for crew
consumption on Navy submarines.http://www.ProtonEnergy.com

ATG is a global ecommerce solutions specialist. We are looking for a
Business Development Representative to provide lead generation for
enterprise and SAAS solutions with a key focus on selling solutions to
business stakeholders. The Business Development Rep will work with field
reps, generating qualified leads at targeted companies as well as qualifying
inbound sales requests to build sales pipeline. You should have experience
making a high volume of outbound calls targeting the C-level. You will be
responsible for developing account penetration strategies to identify
business needs with executive decision makers. You should have at least 3
years of demonstrated success in a business development or an inside sales
role and experience in enterprise software sales. Must have a Bachelors
degree. Experience with Salesforce helpful. This position is based in
Cambridge, MA. Learn more about us at:
http://www.atg.com/en/company/careers Please send resumes to
insidesalesjobs@atg.com
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> Online Advertising Sales Executive

We are look for an Online Advertising Sales Executive who will be
responsible for developing and executing business strategy to grow
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MBA preferred, 5+ years of advertising experience in sales/operations is
required; this experience must be in online advertising. To apply please
visit our website;
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This position will be responsible for managing the day to day business
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_____________________________________________> Search Engine Marketing Specialist - Boston

Boston Logic Technology Partners is a technology and marketing
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We are looking for a Search Engine Marketing Specialist to join our team.
The Search Engine Marketing Specialist will work with clients and Boston
Logic staff to manage and develop online marketing initiatives for our
clients. The Search Engine Marketing Specialist will be responsible for the
planning and execution of campaigns involving Search Engine Optimization,
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with industry standard analytics packages and metrics. You should have
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success in an internet marketing role. Knowledge of search engine marketing,
pay per click, email marketing, web analytics and market intelligence are
must haves. The ideal candidate will not only have strong technical skills,
but also demonstrate superior client interaction, communication, and time
management capabilities. Experience in real estate is also helpful.
Interested candidates may submit their resume to:
techjobs@bostonlogic.com Learn
more about us at:
http://www.bostonlogic.com_____________________________________________

A growing full-fledged marketing firm is seeking motivated individuals
interested in a career in sales and business development. TSL is located in
the heart of Boston’s Financial District, and has been helping notable
companies increase sales and acquire new customers for 10 years. TSL is a
growing company with U.S. offices in Boston and Maryland. We are looking for
hard working individuals with skills who are looking to jump start their
career. Lead generation is a key component for the position, which requires
strong communication skills; both written and verbal. Tremendous growth
potential. Base salary with unlimited commission. Excellent bonus structure.
Fun friendly work environment. Daily, weekly, and monthly incentives.
Benefits (401k, health, dental, PTO). Must have an Associates degree,
Bachelors a plus; 4-5 years of sales experience. Proficiency in Microsoft
Access, Outlook, and Excel applications is a plus. Please send your
professional resume to
hr@tslmarketing.com Visit us online at
www.tslmarketing.com

With the national unemployment rate reaching double-digit levels, you
may notice your employees are less likely to offer their opinions and ideas
in meetings, or maybe they are extremely hesitant when asked for feedback.
Even the most secure company can have employees who fear losing their jobs
and then contribute less at work. This is known as the “don’t rock the boat”
mentality, and experienced leaders realize this impairs the effectiveness of
a company that relies on employees to come up with new business ideas. How
can you get your employees talking, and keep them talking? Chris Penttila of
Entrepreneur.com offers five ways to break the silence barrier at
http://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/new-england-tech-wire_____________________________________________
> Southeast Venture Conference 2010, Ritz Carlton -
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companies (from early stage to pre-IPO). Additionally there will be
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Founder, Jimmy Wales and 'Father of the Internet', Vint Cerf among others.
Event will sell out, so early registration is encouraged. Deadline for
presenting company applications is December 11. More information at
www.seventure.org_____________________________________________
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